May 2016

Douglas County School District: Focus turns to Fagen’s legacy, successor — 5/27/16 (Douglas County News-Press)
Douglas County School District Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen’s decision to leave Colorado to take the same position in Humble, Texas, a district of 39,000 students outside Houston, has sparked communitywide discussion about her legacy and who will replace her.

Mountain Vista students investigate teacher turnover — 5/27/16 (Douglas County News-Press)
Olivia McKinzie, a junior at Mountain Vista High School, said teachers have changed her life. Her principal, Michael Weaver, greets students by first names in the hallways. Her social studies teacher connects with students and resembles a relative.

Douglas County superintendent leaves behind years of controversy — 5/25/16 (9News)
CASTLE ROCK – Dr. Liz Fagen started her time at the Douglas County School District as one of the highest-paid superintendents in the state, commanding a salary close to $300,000. But, that was just the beginning of a time of tumult and change.

FBI investigating school threats — 5/23/16 (9News)
PARKER – The FBI is investigating a series of similar schools threats across the country Monday that prompted an evacuation at a Parker elementary school.